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News and Announcements

Summer Travel Training Sessions at The Center at Belvedere

We’re continuing our collaboration with The Center at Belvedere to provide senior residents of Charlottesville and Albemarle County with free transportation workshops and travel training. PATH hosted another session at The Center, where—together with a representative from Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT)—we taught participants how to use CAT buses and discussed the transportation options available in Charlottesville. Following the presentation, attendees took a guided practice ride to the CAT Transit Station in downtown Charlottesville. We invite all senior residents of the

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PATH Presents at Fluvanna Rotary Club

On June 3rd, the PATH program was invited to speak at a meeting of the Fluvanna Rotary Club in Palmyra. The event provided an opportunity to raise awareness about local transportation resources and highlight innovative volunteer solutions to mobility challenges. Lucinda Shannon, PATH Program Manager, gave a comprehensive overview of the program’s services, including the toll-free transportation helpline, travel training, workshops, Transportation Assistance Fund and support for volunteer driver programs. She also shared information about public transportation options available in

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Participate in Jaunt’s Survey and Win a Gift Card!

We strongly encourage everyone to participate in JAUNT’s new survey!Your responses will help improve JAUNT’s services and better tailor them to the needs of Region 10 residents. By completing the survey, you’ll also have a chance to win one of 24 gift cards! Take the survey here: https://go.ridejaunt.org/survey

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About PATH helpline

PATH, Partnership for Accessible Transportation Help, is a free transportation information and referral service open to the public. PATH assists anyone with inquiries about local transportation, with a focus on helping older adults and people with disabilities find transportation options when they are unable to drive.

PATH serves Region 10, including the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson counties.

After hours? Leave a message and we will call you back

How PATH can help you find a Ride

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Call PATH toll-free at 888-879-7379. If we don't answer, leave a voicemail and we will call you back.

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A transportation counselor will connect you with services and help you schedule a reservation.

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The counselor will guide you through the process and help with any issues you encounter.

Hard to find transportation in your area?

Share your experience and transportation needs with us through this online survey. We are gathering data to better understand the transportation needs in Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Fluvanna, and the City of Charlottesville. Your comments will help us choose where to work with partners to increase and improve transportation.

Facts & Questions

Where can I ride?

PATH covers Region 10, the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Fluvanna counties. We may be able to help you find a ride outside of Region 10. Give us a call and share your transportation needs.

Who Can Ride?

Everyone can ride! This program is for anyone with questions about local transportation, focusing on helping older adults and people with disabilities find rides. We have interpreter services and materials in Spanish.

How Does PATH Work?

PATH collaborates with existing transportation services to unify all public transportation systems into a central information hub. The goal is to develop a transportation network and promote ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

Transportation Resources

CAT

Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) Public transportation in the City of Charlottesville and portions of urban Albemarle County. All CAT buses are wheelchair-lift equipped and accessible to persons with disabilities. Fares are free through June 30, 2026.

UTS

University Transit System and University Transit Service (UTS) are fare-free transit services committed to providing safe, reliable, efficient, service to University of Virginia students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

JAUNT

Jaunt provides curb-to-curb demand-response service in Buckingham, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene, Nelson, and rural Albemarle counties. It also provides ADA paratransit service in Charlottesville and Albemarle. To use Jaunt's ADA Paratransit Service, you must be pre-approved by a representative from CAT. This service is currently fare-free.

MICRO CAT

MicroCAT is a fare-free, on-demand public rideshare service that offers convenient, affordable rides in Pantops and the US-29 Corridor area. Book a shared ride from your phone and get picked up in a sleek, comfortable vehicle. Whether you're commuting, running errands, or need to get somewhere, you can do so without breaking the bank.

Partner with PATH

Interested in partnering with us? Looking to bring more transportation services to your area or for your clients? Curious about this program? Eager to contribute and support rides for underserved populations? PATH is here to make a difference in your community. Agencies and volunteer groups can get support from the PATH program to provide transportation in their area. Some of the free resources available include: